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enMarch 05, 2024

117- Better Parenting with The Big Purple Blob

Is your co-parenting relationship not going well? If so, perhaps parallel parenting might be a better fit. In this episode, Susie and Sharoya define and differentiate these two styles of parenting partnerships. They provide helpful tips on how to navigate a tense relationship between estranged parents.

Find Susie at HealthyExpatParent.com

Find Sharoya at EmbraceBehaviorChange.com

enJuly 05, 2023

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117- Better Parenting with The Big Purple Blob

Find Susie at HealthyExpatParent.com

Find Sharoya at EmbraceBehaviorChange.com

enJuly 05, 2023

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Don't Move Overseas If... | Episode 23

Are you thinking about moving to another country and wondering if you’re cut out for the expat life? If so, you’ll want to listen to this episode ASAP! If you’re a current expat, you’ll still want to listen because who among us has not continued to question if we’re cut out for this life? 😅🥴🤪

In this episode, we’ll discuss reasons NOT to move to another country—while also acknowledging how none of us were truly “ready” for the life we stepped into. The opportunity to CHOOSE to live outside your passport country is a great privilege. It’s an invitation to learn and grow, and it seems crazy to say anything but, “absolutely yes,” in response. However, before you buy a one way ticket and sell all your things, consider this episode an Expat Preparedness Manual we give you to assist in the decision-making process.

Check out our show notes for links to all the things we talked about in this episode.

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enMay 29, 2023

108- Living Overseas When an Family Member Dies in the US

This isn't an easy one. This is challenging situation to face and there are some extra considerations (beyond the emotional loss) while we live overseas and our family member lives in the US. The services and paperwork all needs to be completed or organized away from our "home base."

This isn't an "advice" episode but a personal account of facing this situation- to give you a heads up and some things to think about BEFORE you are facing this hurdle yourself.

Also check out EPISODE #86--Aging Parents, we worry about our elderly parents living on their own as we live so far away.

Please reach out to us at The Big Purple Blob- we are all helpers who want to put our expertise to good use in making life a little smoother for our community out there. If you're looking for someone to talk to, an accountability plan, for a path towards a better life---please reach out. We are here to help.

www.thebigpurpleblob.com

Susie-- www.healthyexpatparent.com

Angi--www.teenlines.com

enMay 03, 2023

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108- Living Overseas When an Family Member Dies in the US

This isn't an "advice" episode but a personal account of facing this situation- to give you a heads up and some things to think about BEFORE you are facing this hurdle yourself.

Also check out EPISODE #86--Aging Parents, we worry about our elderly parents living on their own as we live so far away.

www.thebigpurpleblob.com

Susie-- www.healthyexpatparent.com

Angi--www.teenlines.com

enMay 03, 2023

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Praying in ALL Circumstances in the Expat Life | Episode 22

In this episode, we’re celebrating the latest release of Liturgies and Laments for the Sojourner: Volume One, co-authored by Heather Fallis, Tamika Rybinski, and our very own Alicia Boyce. This book is the perfect companion for anyone who finds themselves living the life of a foreigner. It’s also a great resource for friends and family to reference when they want to pray more specifically for the sojourners they love. Denise, Melissa, and Alicia each discuss a couple of the prayers from the book that have resonated with them, and pair it with a personal story of why the prayer is so relatable. It’s so evident these prayers were written from a place of personal experience—you’ll feel like the authors have pulled the words straight from your own heart and mind. So, join us for another tea time chat and get yourself a copy of this Liturgies and Laments for the Sojourner if you don’t have it already!

Check out our show notes for links to all the things we talked about in this episode.

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enApril 14, 2023

Navigating Medical Emergencies (and Mysteries) in a Foreign Context | Episode 21

Most of us are probably familiar with the book, “Where There Is No Doctor.” It’s a medical manual available in more than 85 languages and provides practical, easily understood information on how to diagnose, treat, and prevent common injuries and illnesses. Of course, nowadays, folks are more likely to consult Google, WebMD, or send a quick WhatsApp message to their doctor friend to gather necessary information.

“Why not make an appointment and visit a doctor in town,” one might ask. Well, depending on where you live in the world, the solution may not be so simple. Having a medical emergency or getting really sick while living in a foreign context can feel very intimidating and scary. There’s often a language barrier to hurdle, and sometimes quality medical care is a long drive or plane ride away.

In this episode, we’ll be discussing some of our crazy “how did this happen??” medical stories, along with a few stories that really made us lean into our faith in the Lord.

A quick note: we want to acknowledge that some medical stories turn out much differently for people while living abroad. We want to hold space for those who’ve experienced loss while living in a foreign context and/or have needed to return to their passport country indefinitely because of a medical diagnosis. While we didn’t dive into that category of medical stories for this episode, it is a topic we’d like to cover in the future.

Check out our show notes for links to all the things we talked about in this episode.

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enMarch 24, 2023

68 Responding to CONFLICT: at Work and at Home

Conflict- we all face it. Do you respond with anger? resentment? try to push it aside? Is there a better way to manage this when you have to face it in two arenas?

Fae Frederick shares her insights on the best ways to respond to conflict.

www.DrFae.com

Dr Fae Frederick, of Online Therapy, Int., Counseling Physchologist EFM offering mental health support services for EFMs, FSOs and other expats. Behavior Expert Sharoya, Fae and Parent Wellness Coach Susie talked about conflict, honoring the curiosity and taking the time to discover your own values and what is important.

Dr Fae offers an online workshop: I deep dive into values, boundaries, connecting skills, and conflict in my online workshop.

enJuly 06, 2022

68 Responding to CONFLICT: at Work and at Home

Conflict- we all face it. Do you respond with anger? resentment? try to push it aside? Is there a better way to manage this when you have to face it in two arenas?

Fae Frederick shares her insights on the best ways to respond to conflict.

www.DrFae.com

Dr Fae offers an online workshop: I deep dive into values, boundaries, connecting skills, and conflict in my online workshop.

enJuly 06, 2022

Season 5 Episode 9 - Women in Banking (Womens History Month)

Women's History month on the Naked Notes Podcast(™) is all that you dreamed it to be! With Nadine McAuliffe rising to the top of the #NAPNATION community and joining us as the OFFICIAL new podcast host with Ms. Jasmine R. Willois there is so much to cover!

Season 5 Episode 8 focuses on the women who paved the way for Nadine and Jasmine to have the platform to educate so freely and confidently. From Abigail Adams to Maggie Lena Walker the ladies reflect on how far the movement has come and how much further we have to go.

Staying true to the freedom loving note life most of us join the community to find, our audience will have the pleasure of following Nadine and Harrison as they demonstrate expat living on it's realest level all the way from Australia. Showing us all that you CAN truly invest in mortgage notes from ANYWHERE!

Women succeed in mortgage note investing for many reasons, tune in to find out the top 3 things the Naked Notes Podcast ladies suggest you do not leave home without. Always appreciative of the men that assist us on our journey this episode is the healthy dose of "remember where you came from" that we all need.

enMarch 09, 2021

Episode 106: David McNeill - Expat Empire

Dr. Heidi talks with David McNeill, Founder of Expat Empire. As the founder of Expat Empire, David is focused on inspiring people to move abroad and showing them how to do it.

In addition to producing books, podcasts, blog posts, meetup events, and more, Expat Empire offers personalized consulting services to give everyone the opportunity to achieve their international dreams.

David started Expat Empire because he has a genuine passion for living abroad. He left the United States in 2014 and has since lived in Tokyo, Berlin, and Porto.

Website: expatempire.com
Facebook Page: facebook.com/expatempire
Twitter ID: twitter.com/expatempire

enFebruary 19, 2021

'Twas the Night Before Christmas (Expat Edition) + a Christmas song | Ep. 37

For our last episode of Taking Route Podcast, we’re doing something a little different — a Christmas Special, if you will. This episode is only about ten minutes — but it’s packed full of Christmas goodness. First, we’ll read an expat-friendly rendition of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. Then, Melissa will perform a new song she wrote (it’s record label good, no exaggeration).

We love you guys and we’re so thankful each and every one of you are a part of the Taking Route Community.We pray you feel God’s nearness this Christmas as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Immanuel — God with us. Merry Christmas to you all, and to all a goodnight.

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